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Wisconsin Central Ltd. System Map

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This map shows main railroad track, lines out of service, abandoned lines, and trackage rights. The back of the map shows Wisconsin Central Ltd. lines and other railroads lines. The map shows Wisconsin and Michigan's upper peninsula and extends to Minneapolis, Minnesota and Chicago, Illinois. The back of the map covers the northern Midwest from Minnesota to Ohio, as well as a portion of Ontario. Inset maps show Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Chicago.

Date Created:
1990 - 1999
Creator:
Wisconsin Central Ltd. (cartographer)

Publication Information

Creator Wisconsin Central Ltd. (cartographer)
Publisher Rosemont, IL, Wisconsin Central Ltd
Date Created 1990 - 1999
Language English

Physical Description

Format Map
Extent 2 maps on 1 sheet
Dimensions 54 x 68 cm and 49 x 59 cm, on sheet 57 x 71 cm
Scale [circa 1:1,267,200]

Collection Information

Digital Collection Maps and Atlases
Call Number D GX902 W811 C39
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9910112373102121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014BE8
Legacy ID
WHi 115749

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